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Jacob's Music Activity Pack: Summer Reading Challenge 2024

When Jacob’s teacher announces that there will be an end of term music concert, Jacob’s heart does a flip and a flop. Music is his absolute favourite thing and he knows exactly which instrument he wants to play. The violin. However, everyone else has other ideas. Deaf people can’t play the… read more

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I Kick and I Fly by Ruchira Gupta - Discussion Notes

<b>AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY BASED ON REAL EVENTS ABOUT FINDING THE COURAGE TO CREATE YOUR OWN DESTINY.</b>

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In the outskirts of Bihar's Red Light District, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time. Her father plans to sell her into the sex trade to pay off… read more

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Sunshine Simpson Cooks Up a Storm - teacher notes and activity sheets

<b>Meet Sunshine Simpson – a brand-new best friend for 9+readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.</b>

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Sunshine Simpson's life has never been so busy! She feels like she's on a ROLLERCOSTER. At school everyone is talking about preparing for the big move to… read more

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Win an activity pack for the Magic Faces series by Esi Merleh

Open the magic face paints and adventure awaits . . .

Twins Alanna and Austin find an old face-painting kit in their Aunty Kessie's studio, and inside is a magic paintbrush! The paintbrush asks them to choose a story world, and then transforms them into characters, ready for adventure!… read more

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Celebrate International Dot Day - downloadable resources

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.

Now around the 15 September, more than 10 million teachers, librarians and children in 200… read more

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When You Lose it by Roxy and Gay Longworth Extract and Discussion Guide

A reading guide plus extract for When You Lose it by Gay Longworth.

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Roxy was 13 years old when she was coerced then blackmailed into sending explicit photos, which were spread around her school. The shame led to self-loathing. The blame led to a psychotic breakdown…. read more

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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam - digital resources

<b>Celebrating 10 years of cakes, crooks and canine capers!</b>

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who can never seem to fill their swag bags. But when they decide on a career change and open up a café, they realize that, although crime doesn’t pay, cupcakes certainly… read more

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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam - digital resources

<b>Celebrating 10 years of cakes, crooks and canine capers!</b>

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who can never seem to fill their swag bags. But when they decide on a career change and open up a café, they realize that, although crime doesn’t pay, cupcakes certainly… read more

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I Know It's You by Susan Lewis - digital resources

Don’t miss the next emotionally gripping thriller from <i>Sunday Times</i> bestseller Susan Lewis!

<b>THE STORY…</b>

The first chapter of a manuscript arrives on Publisher Marina’s desk. She assumes it’s just another novel by another aspiring writer…

<b>THE SECRET…</b>

As the chapters… read more

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Worrybot by Simon Packham Digital Resources

In Simon Packham's Worrybot, Josh has built a Worrybot of his own, a home-made cardboard robot to eat up his worst fears. He writes his worries on a piece of paper, posts them into Worrybot's mouth and finds it helps his problems feel a little bit smaller.

UCLan Publishing are encouraging… read more

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Library Event Ideas from RNIB: Ready, Set, Read!

Our friends at RNIB have come up with some brilliant activity ideas for libraries to complement this year’s games and sports theme!

Download the PDF below for suggested activities for children with a vision impairment, as well as for sighted children to gain empathy and understanding around… read more

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